Hiring picks up but Iran war poses risks for job market
A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a business’s window in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New…
Treasury yields ease as investors assess Iran war’s economic impact
U.S. Treasury yields eased slightly on Tuesday after spiking the previous session, as concerns about higher energy costs…
Bond yields push higher as oil prices threaten to drive up inflation
Seagulls settle on poles as boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in…
Health cost surge makes parental paid leave benefits a target for cuts
As healthcare costs soar, it’s not only individual Americans feeling the financial pain and looking to make trade-offs.…
US debt exceeds GDP for first time since WW II as Fitch warns credit rating could fall further
The U.S. is now unmatched in a regrettable category. Among rich and spend-happy nations that are globally seen…
U.S.-Iran war is coming for your credit score, mortgage application
Pedestrians walk along Wall Street outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on…
Ray Dalio warns of stagflation as Fed political pressure grows
American households are already feeling the squeeze of a slower, pricier economy, a situation some observers warn could…
Meta, Google among Big Tech seeing staff leave to launch own AI labs
Top researchers are jumping ship from Big Tech firms like Meta and Google to launch startups and raise…
Trump warns of ‘big tariff’ if UK doesn’t drop digital services tax
US President Donald Trump during a healthcare affordability event in the Oval Office of the White House in…
Despite nearing their 60s, nearly four in 10 Americans heading towards the end of their careers don’t even have a retirement account
American workers have dreams of throwing in the towel by their mid-60s and spending the rest of their…
Nvidia backs AI company Vast Data at $30 billion valuation
Vast Data announced a $1 billion funding round at a $30 billion valuation on Wednesday, with Nvidia among…
Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up
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